Description
The Focus Atlas 6.8 is an advanced gravel bike crafted for riders seeking off-road adventures. It features a lightweight aluminum frame and fork, ensuring a nimble and responsive ride. Equipped with a Shimano GRX 2x11-speed drivetrain, the bike offers smooth shifting across diverse terrains. Its hydraulic disc brakes and 45c tires handle rough surfaces with excellent traction and control, ensuring safety and comfort.
Key Features:
- Lightweight aluminum frame and carbon fork with integrated C.I.S. cable routing.
- Robust Shimano GRX600 2x11 groupset with gravel-specific ergonomics for reliable shifting and braking on challenging terrains.
- NOVATEC Road Boost system wheels with double-sealed hubs for enhanced stability.
Comfort and Control: The Atlas 6.8 delivers unmatched control, facilitated by its frame geometry and wide handlebars with flare. The clean cockpit with direct cable routing supports easy installation of accessories. The optimized transmission ratio of the Shimano GRX groupset ensures efficient climbing, even with gear.
Huge Tyre Clearance: With 700c tires and up to 47 mm width allowance, the Atlas offers versatility. It’s also 650b-ready, allowing up to 51 mm tire widths, catered to your adventurous needs. Road Boost technology enhances stability, thanks to improved spoke tension and ample tire clearance.
Mounting Options: The bike supports five bottle cages and various equipment, with adjustable mounting points on the lightweight frame and fork capable of supporting up to 3 kg each side. It includes a top tube bag, providing handy storage for essentials during rides. Whether it’s up mountain paths or across rugged terrains, the Focus Atlas 6.8 is built to support every journey
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Specifications
| Description | |
|---|---|
| FRAME | Aluminium, disc, BSA, 148x12 mm thru axle, flat mount rear brake160/160 mm, internal cable routing, rack mounts |
| FRAME MATERIAL | Lightweight aluminium |
| FORK | Carbon, disc, 110x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160/160 mm, internal brake cable routing, multiple mounting points |
| SHIFTER | Shimano GRX 600, Shift/Brake lever |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | Shimano GRX 600 |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano GRX 600 |
| SPROCKET | Shimano 11-34T |
| CHAIN | Shimano CN-HG601 |
| CRANKSET | Shimano GRX 600 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | BSA |
| TRANSMISSION OF DRIVE | Front: 46/30, Rear: 11-34 |
| HANDLEBAR | FOCUS JD RA85, 31,8 mm, drop: 116 mm, reach: 74 mm, flare: 10 degree |
| STEM | Aluminium, 31,8 mm, 6 degree |
| HEADSET | Acros IS 52/286-IS52/40, FOCUS integrated C.I.S. |
| SADDLE | WTB SL8 |
| SEATPOST | Aluminium, 27,2 mm, 350 mm, 0 mm set-back |
| BRAKES | Shimano Hydraulic Disc GRX 600 |
| BRAKE LEVER | Shimano Hydraulic DiscGRX 600 |
| BRAKE | Hydraulic Disc |
| RIMS | Novatec 25 Elite, 622/25, disc, center lock, front: 110x12 mm, rear: 148x12 mm |
| TYRES | WTB Riddler, 700 x 45C, folding Tubeless Ready |
| GEARS | 22 Speed, 2x11 |
| WEIGHT | 10.80kg, may vary for larger sizes |
